{"id":1185,"date":"2025-10-15T06:39:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T06:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/?p=1185"},"modified":"2025-10-25T07:14:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T07:14:32","slug":"chicken-rice-one-pot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/chicken-rice-one-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken & Rice One-Pot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Prep:<\/strong> 20m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cook:<\/strong> 40m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Servings:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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A very flexible one-pot meal template that makes enough for a week of dinners. Season the chicken how you like, and add or swap vegetables. Two samples are below, but this is a pretty forgiving recipe and you can generally use what you have on hand. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

—Ingredients—<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fast<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Seasoning<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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  • 2 tsp onion powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2tsp smoked paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp cayenne<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/2 tsp pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    rice pot<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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    • 6 chicken thighs, bone in skin on (~2.5 lbs.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 300g long grain rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2.5c chicken stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 red and 1 green bell pepper, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Fancy<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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      Marinade<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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      • 3 tbsp lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2 tbsp plain yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2 tsp Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • salt & pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        rice pot<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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        • 6 chicken thighs, bone in skin on (~2.5 lbs.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 1 red onion, chopped fine (150-200g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 1 tbsp dried oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 1 tbsp dried time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 100g spinach, roughly chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 125g carrot, grated (~ 1 lg.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 300g long grain rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 2.5c chicken stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 1 bay leaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Parsley for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          —Method—<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Fast Method<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Prepare the seasoning – mix all ingredients in a bowl. Coat chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Add some oil to a hot, large pot, and add the chicken. Cook 4 minutes on each side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Remove chicken and saute the onions and peppers until start to soften, about 3-4m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Add the rice and stir, then add the stock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Nestle the chicken into the rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Cover and place in the oven. Cook at 350 for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            Fancy Method<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Prepare the marinade – mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Coat chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Add some oil to a hot, large pot, and add the chicken. Cook 4 minutes on each side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. While the chicken is cooking, chop the onions and grate the carrots and garlic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Remove the chicken from the pot, and saut\u00e9 the onions until soft, about 3-4 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Add the spinach and carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            7. Add the rice and stir, cook for 1 minute,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            8. Add the stock and bay leaf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            9. Nestle the chicken into the rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            10. Cover and place in the oven. Cook at 350 for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              —Notes—<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • To avoid burning the marinade, cook the chicken on medium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Other ingredient suggestions: Roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, chickpeas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                —Serving Ideas—<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                • Veggie side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  I’m still not convinced marinating meat makes any sense if you’re not grilling. Next Time: Try salt & pepper the meat searing first, then dip in marinade and add to pot. Or just add marinade ingredients to pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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